‘When Calls the Heart’: Should Elizabeth Choose Lucas or Nathan in Season 11? (POLL)
In Season 10 of When Calls the Heart, it seemed like the days of the love triangle — featuring Elizabeth (Erin Krakow), Lucas (Chris McNally), and Nathan (Kevin McGarry) — were over. But by the finale, we were left wondering just who could be her next “great love.”
What should have been Elizabeth and Lucas’ wedding instead was the election, with him running against Governor Balfour to stop the other man from destroying smaller towns. As a result, the couple parted ways, though remained in touch in the finale and she stressed that she wasn’t mad at him about it (notably to her students, who wanted to remain loyal). “Sometimes people realize they aren’t meant to be married. Sometimes they’re just meant to be friends,” she explained. She also told Rosemary (Pascale Hutton) she was “at peace” with what transpired.
As one relationship ended, another potential one was sparking, with Elizabeth sharing moments with Nathan (after choosing Lucas the first time around with this triangle). In fact, the last she speaks of anything related to her love life before more pressing matters arise to leave the season off on a cliffhanger, it sure sounds like she could be telling her late husband (at his grave) that she chose Lucas because she didn’t want to risk picking the option that would be as painful as losing him was.
“You were my great love, but when I lost you, something inside me just broke,” she said. “The thought of going through that again — I loved Lucas. I think I was looking for something safe, so I couldn’t get hurt again. Because what if — what if I broke a second time but couldn’t put the pieces back together again? I couldn’t risk it, especially when I have Little Jack to think of. But that wasn’t fair to Lucas. He deserves to have a great love. We both do.”
That certainly sounded like their “great loves” wouldn’t be each other. Then, following that, Elizabeth and Nathan looked like they were about to share something when Bill (Jack Wagner) interrupted with the ominous, “It’s Lucas. I need you both now.” We have no idea what happened to Lucas, but we do know he’ll be back in Season 11, pretty much confirming he doesn’t die.
We’ve already been through this love triangle once, but it’s easy to see how Season 11 could pick it back up, with whatever’s going on with Lucas potentially bringing him and Elizabeth back together while things remain uncertain with Nathan.
But what do you think? Who should Elizabeth choose in Season 11? Let us know in the poll below.
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Should be Lucas. Love goes through hardships and trials. She loved him and should stand by him. He was patient with her and Nathan comes disrespecting her relationship with Lucas.
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Yes I agree it should be Lucas everyone wants Elizabeth to choose Nathan because they want their story from the books about Mountie and a Teacher again but we had that story before with her and Jack Throton why put Elizabeth through that again with Nathan she only going after Nathan for the wrong reasons not because she's truly inlove with him she sees Jack Throton in Nathan and she would be actually loving the idea of Jack Throton in Nathan and it wouldn't be fair for neither one of them. Nathan shouldn't be no longer interested in Elizabeth and give Fiona a chance at romance instead besides their together romantically in real life so I don't see why not.
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But you understand the plot of the tenth season?
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No one understands the plot of S10 because it was retcon. I already watched Elizabeth and find her mountie. He died! Will not be watching Nathan as Jack 2.0
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Lucas, if Elizabeth is that unsteady, she shouldn’t have a spouse. I don’t want to watch her immaturity any longer. Her fickle personality is not becoming.
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I totally agree!!
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Lucas all day,, everyday. I don't even know why the story was taken that way, totally doesn't make any sense. I'm not ok about it.
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Elizabeth should stop and listen to her heart.whe
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She did she had chosen Lucas and now heart is telling her to dump Lucas and then get with Nathan the man that reminds her so much of Jack Throton
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A replacement to always see her dead husband. That’s why it makes zero sense and boring. Lucas was more supportive and challenged her, not to mention a complete gentleman.
For everyone talking about her wanting to stay in Hope Valley, the writing is in the wall, it will not be the place it is today. It’s going to change and become just like the place she left to start with so why not be part of the solution rather than trying to hide from change.
As someone else said, relationships have challenges and you talk about them you don’t just give up because of them.
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Definitely Lucas
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I think it should be Lucas. I have been watching WCTH every since the beginning. I loved Elizabeth and Jack together. I almost stopped watching the show when Jack left. But I will stop watching if she picks Nathan. Lucas has been so patient and supportive of her. Why would she want another montie. You cannot replace Jack. It is crazy that the writers will go in that direction. Elizabeth and Lucas all day long for me.
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Me too
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I had decided to stop watching when Elizabeth began to show how loyal she was to Lucas and immediately started eyeing Nathan, but at the end when Lucas was in trouble though she might wake up. Will see what the next episode holds. If she leaves Lucas, will stop watching it.. She doesn’t know what love is or the price you pay to keep it.
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Well said.
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Lucas, no matter how impossible it sounds
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How much longer can Hallmark drag out the plot and leave the audience hanging? I have lost interest.
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I am agreeing with you!!!
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I want her to choose Lucas. She was married to a mountie already.
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It should be Nathan Grant and Allie. He is honest and straightforward and truthful. He is kind and respectful. Lucas is not. He plays underhandedly and isn't a good fatherly role model for little Jack like Nathan is
Besides Lucas also comes from the background/an atmosphere that Elizabeth wanted to get away from. Lucas always has his hands in shady dealings and doing something that can risk the lives of Elizabeth and Little Jack.
If Elizabeth and Little Jack had been with Lucas when the season ended, their lives could have been in grave danger. Her deciding to stay and not go with Lucas was a wise decision. Because Elizabeth loves the town of Hope Valley and all its people and the children who she reside there with and whom she teaches the children. I feel that Little Jack also connects better with Nathan more than he would with Lucas. Lucas is a gambler and does things that would be unhappy for Mountie/Papa Jack for he would not have approved of Elizabeth's choice concerning her choosing Lucas instead of Nathan. He knew Nathan and could rest in peace knowing that his little son and wife would be well taken care of if Elizabeth is with Mountie Nathan Grant and his niece/adopted daughter. Nathan is the wiser choice.
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Disagree, Lucas shows respect and love, and puts everyones interest at heart no matter how much it hurts him. Maybe Elizabeth doesn’t deserve him.
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They should have let Nathan go and stay with the doctor, they seemed more the better couple. Elizabeth balanced Lucas (in this fictional story) and I don't want another mounty teacher story. I've stopped watching it because her going back and forth reminds me of "soap opera" drama and I've stopped watching those as well.
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I wholeheartedly agree. Nathan is not just the wiser choice....he's the only choice.
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What show have u been watching? Everything you said is made up stories from the Team Nathan fans in the hateful fanfiction stories they would write. What u have written has nothing to do with the tv show. Laughable!
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What?????
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Nathan…but hear me out first, ha! Elizabeth explained it in the end of Season 10 really well I felt, that fear is what clouded her decision the first time around, that Nathan originally reminded her too much of the pain of her past in losing Jack…she couldn’t truly see Nathan as himself, she saw Jack when she looked at him the first time around. People love and choose relationships for many reasons…I can imagine that while still mourning Jack she chose the “safer and more secure” option than truly following her heart. I don’t think choosing who to be with is black and white…love can be many things, it’s a matter of what you value or need more in your life. Hopefully the other person in the relationship has same values so it’s harmonious. I don’t think the question is whether one man is more worthy than the other but who is a better fit for Elizabeth’s values and lifestyle. Both Lucas and Nathan are great characters and anyone would be lucky to be with them. Lucas strikes me as someone who will always be super ambitious and driven and while that is admirable and a great fit for someone, it seems like Elizabeth prefers a life that has more peace and ease, who prefers small town Hope Valley living and all that it encompasses. I also feel like Nathan has grown a lot since first arriving in town. Maybe they are more aligned now.
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I can’t believe the writers are having us go through this again. Wow!
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I totally agree. I doubt I will be watching anymore. Will just read about it on the internet
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They are both good men. I just follow the story. When she chose Lucas I was disappointed mostly because to me it looked like she had stronger feelings for Nathan. I just want a good story. The storyline always pointed to Nathan as the one she had deep feelings for not Lucas. She only told Nathan she did not love him after Lucas broke things off because she was still giving Nathan mixed signals. Lets not pretend all of our life choices are mature and well thought out. Despite our age our emotions can be tricky. Especially when we don't want to be honest with ourselves. The characters in When Calls the Heart are doing a good job of portraying the fragile human spirit. Yes, I am team Nathan but above everything I want the story to be good.
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Well said!
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Nathan
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I wonder why the writers want the fans to start turning on each other again. It was too much and I feel
Like it is going to happen again. I don’t think she should choose either one.
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Nathan for sure. She should have picked him originally but the writers had to drag it out for a few more years like a soap opera. I almost stopped watching this year until a Nathan/Elizabeth reunion was hinted at.
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I think it should be Nathan. Elizabeth only chose Lucas because he wasn't a Mountie. She chose being safe in her heart not being in love in her heart. Once she thought that Nathan was shot. She realized that she is still much in love with Nathan. Nathan is a better person, father and a better husband if given the chance. Lucas likes to throw his money around something Elizabeth never liked.
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Definitely Nathan!
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Lucas for sure!
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Nathan for sure
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Please let it be Lucas. He and Elizabeth can make a wonderful , I telligent , strong couple
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Lucas definitely!
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Seriously??? If she goes back to Nathan....I am done, I won't watch anymore. Lucas has loved her and given everything emotionally that he could give to her. Frankly, she doesn't deserve him with the way she's acted.
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Nathan. It should have been him on the first place.
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Should be Lucas
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Lucas
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I stopped watching when she left Lucas. He was so patient waiting.
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Nathan would be the best overall marriage companion for Elizabeth and huge father figure for little Jack. Hands down.
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Lucas why would she choose Nathan she's been there done that. I don't want to watch a repeat of her and Nathan I'll stop watching if she chooses Nathan.
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Should be Nathan.
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Nathan !!
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Another note: you could bring Jack back so we don't have a triangle.
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Jack Throton is dead besides this called When Calls the Heart not the movie Ghost. So I don't hardly think so
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So happy they cleaned up the mess that the previous show runner made of the two previous seasons it’s back to what was the vision of Alfonso .. Elizabeth and Lucas we’re are exciting to watch paint dry glad we are going back to the original concept of the books
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Team Nathan 4 ever Lucas not family material Nathan love Elizabeth lives in hope valley he loves Jack to won't make decision without Elizabeth approval Nathan and Elizabeth
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Lucas most definitely. They make a perfect match.
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Definitely Nathan! He fits in more with her lifestyle & would make a great father to little Jack. She has always lived Nathan ; but was fearful she might lose him as she did her first husband.
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Definitely Nathan ‼️
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Nathan!!!!
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Two words Jack Throton. The writers mills will bring Jack Throton back so that she can continue on romancing him. If she had gotten together romantically with Nathan
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I could watch Lucas all day long...
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If she doesn't pick Lucas I'll take him.....in a second,,,
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Nathan , All the Way
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Lucas!! Don’t want her to be with another Mountie.. how cliche. Elizabeths and Lucas’ connection and chemistry was so strong, like their kiss on the bridge.. and he was so patient from the beginning. He is a gentleman, he has a good heart, he is humble and also inspired/encouraged Elizabeth to write again and publish her first book!! Nathan seems prideful and has a big ego. Lucas is the better choice. Him and Elizabeth challenge each other, I think Nathan would be the “safe” choice.
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Nathan. Definitely. Lucas is... shady.
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It should be Nathan. He is the father figure little Jack should have. Lucas is a saloon, gambler, and with his money and charm, influenced Elizabeth. Her heart was still with Nathan.
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It is absurd that Elizabeth should be in love with Nathan. He was the one who was responsible for Jack’s death. I have watched every season, but I will not watch the next season because Elizabeth is a huge disappointment and not worth my interest as a character anymore if she picks Nathan, who is pathetic.
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Nathan has always been in her heart & she should be with him.
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Then why did she choose Lucas over Nathan then? Why did she rejected Nathan when he told her that he loves her? Why did she have a disinterested look on her face whenever Nathan arrives but lights up whatever Lucas appears
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Lucas
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I am a Nathan fan, she chose Lucas after she found out Nathan didn't tell her the truth. That is when she chose to be with Lucas. I like Lucas but is bound for greater things and I think the twist on this story could be interesting. Lucas fell in Love with her and was afraid to be honest about Jack. He come to Hope Valley to watch over them, cause he felt responsible. Whatever happens I enjoy the show and can't wait to see what is going to unfold in Season 11.
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Lucas a must!
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I think she should choose Nathan!!!!! He still loves her, and she has already been so unsure of Lucas!
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Yes Lucas!!
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The sparks are between Elizabeth and Nathan! There is no romance with Lucas because she has never really loved him. The obvious choice is Nathan!
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Lucas for sure !!
What is going on this is not good.
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Elizabeth belongs with Nathan! Lucas arrived as the gambler, saloon owner which doesn't fit with her and her son! The fact that Nathan arrived to hope valley to protect her is just so honorable and just such a touching story!
Also Aly loves Elizabeth and they would be the perfect family! Lucas was the Charles in the recent seasons. She admitted to Jack and Rosemary, she picked Lucas out of fear not love! So excited for season 11! Elizabeth is truly in love with Nathan!
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You also have read too many Team Nathan fanfiction stories. It was all a competition for Nathan. He wanted to win at all costs. He is persuing another man's intended bride. Not to proud of the way Elizabeth is acting either. Excuse her somewhat for her continued grief for Jack.
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